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Scottish Names for Girls

by Sophie Kihm

Scottish names for girls resemble, in some respects, Irish names for girls, with a Celtic influence.

Along with Isla and Paisley, Scottish girl names rankin in the US Top 1000 include Allison, Elsie, Maisie, Mackenzie, and Rowan. Unique Scottish girl names worth considering include Iona, Mirren, and Lillias.

In Scotland, top girl names include Eilidh, Maisie, Skye, and Iona, all ranking in the Top 100.

If you're looking for a name for your baby girl that reflects your Scottish heritage or you're a fan of the rich culture of Scotland, consider the names on this list. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Finley

Meaning: fair-haired hero

Origin:Irish and Scottish
688
Lennox

Meaning: elm grove

Origin:Scottish
1964
Lyle

Meaning: someone who lives on an island

Origin:Scottish and English from French
4940
Mckinley

Meaning: son of the fair hero

Origin:Scottish
2478
Carson

Meaning: son of the marsh dwellers

Origin:English and Scottish surname
3242
Allison

Meaning: noble

Origin:Scottish, diminutive of Alice
1179
Leslie

Meaning: garden of holly

Origin:Scottish
1117
Mina The name Mina is of English origins and it i...
Origin:Scottish diminutive, also Hindu equivalent of Pisces
1280
Ishbel The name Ishbel has Spanish and Scottish ori...
Origin:Spanish
4861
Adair

Meaning: shallow place in a river near oaks

Origin:English and Scottish
3315
Lileas Lileas is a Latin-originated name traditiona...
Origin:Scottish variation of Lily
4478
Yvaine

Meaning: evening star

Origin:Female variation of Yvain or Scottish
651
Nessa

Meaning: headlands, promontory

Origin:Scandinavian
653
Skye The meaning of Skye is ‘sky’ or ‘cloud’. It ...
Origin:Scottish place-name
669
Iona The meaning of Iona is ‘violet’ or ‘dove’. I...
Origin:Scottish place-name
711
Greer

Meaning: alert, watchful

Origin:Scottish, contraction of surname Gregor; Latin
884
Mackenzie

Meaning: son of Kenneth

Origin:Scottish
1123
Cameron

Meaning: crooked nose

Origin:Scottish
1406
Mirren

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Scottish
1728
Shona

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Scottish Gaelic
1788